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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 506.24 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 506.24 and 211.60 is: 291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 506.24 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/506.24 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 506.24 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 107,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,120.38/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.91

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